Aussies win Abu Dhabi mixed relay as Britain finish seventh

    Commonwealth champions Australia underlined their mixed relay credentials with victory on the opening World Series weekend, as Britain’s quartet toiled home in seventh. Advertisement Despite having two debutants in their line-up, Jake Birtwhistle, fast becoming a relay specialist, brought the Aussies to the tape in Abu Dhabi, having caught USA’s Eli Hemming on the final…

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      2017 to be final Ironman 70.3 UK Exmoor

      It was the first official 113km Ironman race in the world and has established itself as one of the toughest middle-distance events on Planet Earth. But its organisers have today confirmed that June’s Ironman 70.3 UK in Exmoor will be the final running of the iconic event. Advertisement After starting life in 2001 in North…

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        EU states face budget deadlines

        EU states face budget deadlines Commission will press countries to bring deficits back to normal levels. European Voice By Jim Brunsden 11/10/09, 3:33 AM CET Updated 4/12/14, 6:39 PM CET The European Commission will on Wednesday (11 November) recommend deadlines by when member states should have reduced their budget deficits to pre-crisis levels. The Commission is…

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